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The enduring Jewish story of Bulgaria

Bulgaria offers travelers far more than snow-capped Balkan peaks, Black Sea beaches, and ancient Thracian monuments. A journey through Sofia and Plovdiv reveals a remarkably resilient Jewish narrative, one shaped by centuries of Sephardi tradition, wartime …

US and Israeli Jews are divided more by ideology than geography

Over the last few years, as tragedy, war and rising global antisemitism afflicted Jewish communities in both the U.S. and Israel, our communities experienced an unexpected rise in their shared sense of peoplehood. Despite very different lived experiences, …

A Jewish community must have room for those without children

More importantly, bringing children into the world is only one dimension of ensuring Jewish continuity. What we contribute towards raising, educating, inspiring and supporting the next generation may prove infinitely more significant. Consider the seventh …

A first for the Frist: its newest exhibition displays historical Jewish art and Judaica

“‘Beauty and Ritual’ explores the artistic, cultural and ritualistic significance of more than 130 Jewish ceremonial objects — known as Judaica — spanning six continents and nearly 4,000 years,” Seth Freman, the Nashville Frist Art Museum’s executive …

Opinion: Jewish Justice Kagan’s defense of religious liberty at a Catholic law school

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California Calls Jewish Identity an Ethnicity. Is Your Investigation Playbook Ready?

Consider this hypothetical: two employees at the same company file complaints about comments a coworker has made in a team Slack channel. In the coworker’s Slack, he asked a Jewish colleague to “handle the budget, since you people are good with money,” …

‘I went undercover at extremist religious sect in Kent where Holocaust denial lives on'

A priest repeating Holocaust denial, a worshipper declaring a former synagogue should be burned to the ground and links to figures from far-right political movements. Reporter Dan Esson went undercover at a breakaway religious sect in Kent to discover …

Taking Simchat Torah Beyond Campus

This year, Yeshiva University students faced a unique choice for Simchat Torah: for the first time since 2001, remain in Washington Heights and celebrate on YU’s Wilf campus or continue the tradition of traveling to Jewish communities across North America …

Canadian police officer wounded while stopping gunman outside synagogue released from hospital

A Canadian police officer who was critically wounded while stopping a gunman outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, has been released from the hospital and is continuing his recovery at home more than a month after the attack.Belleville police said …

Georgia Senate race has Jewish voters weigh Ossoff's Israel criticism, Collins' far-right ties

Georgia Jews will choose between a Democratic politician who wants to limit arms sales to Israel and a Republican with ties to white nationalists when they head to vote Tuesday in a Senate race that will help determine which party controls the chamber.The …

Welcoming Guests and the Destiny of Nations

In 1913, archaeologist Raymond Weill discovered a 2,100-year-old synagogue in the City of David, just south of the Temple Mount. Among his finds was a dedicatory inscription written by the benefactor who had rebuilt his family’s synagogue. It read: …

Atlanta united after The Temple bombing. I worry about our Jewish teens today.

Opinion I work with young people. They are contending with antisemitism and fears about embracing their own identities. Twenty-six windows were shattered on the side of The Temple where the bomb was set off, and 12 more were damaged in the rest of the …

When Jewish teachers fight back: American Jewish teachers push back against antisemitism - opinion

I never experienced antisemitism growing up in Colchester, Connecticut.Our school system was a model of democratic education, with Jewish and black teachers and students well represented and fully accepted. My parents were both teachers there in the 1960s …

Weisses to be honored at Ohr Torah Stone’s annual dinner

Morry and Judy Weiss of Lyndhurst and their family will be honored with the Rabbi Shlomo Riskin Legacy Award at Ohr Torah Stone’s annual dinner in New York City on Nov. 17 for their leadership and support of the 43-year-old international nonprofit that is …

Jerusalem highlights: October 30-November 5

Editor’s note: Due to the ongoing security situation, events listed below may be postponed or canceled. Check before booking and stay safe.Friday, October 30 Eat hummus (and don’t make war) at Hummus Ikermawi (2 Hanevi’im Street). This established eatery …

Rabbi Caruso to be installed at Congregation Mishkan Or

As he prepares for his Nov. 6 installation as senior rabbi of Congregation Mishkan Or in Beachwood, Rabbi Joshua Caruso said that the biggest change he has witnessed in his 28-year career is in congregations. “Congregational life is changing,” Caruso told …

California man pleads guilty to supporting ISIS after plotting attack on alleged IDF soldier

A California man pleaded guilty on Friday to attempting to provide material support to a designated terrorist organization after pledging allegiance to the Islamic State terrorist organization (ISIS) and plotting to kill a man he suspected to be an IDF …

Owen Sound synagogue leading year-plus effort to educate about rising antisemitism

Beth Ezekiel Synagogue is leading a campaign to educate people about and respond to a rising number of antisemitic incidents in Canada. The Owen Sound synagogue applied for and received a $92,800 grant from the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General’s …

Keralam: NIA takes over Kochi Synagogue Arson case; UAPA invoked, probes crypto trail and anti-Semitism angle

Kochi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has expedited its investigation into the October 12 arson attack on a synagogue in Kochi, focusing on a US$2,000 cryptocurrency transfer allegedly received by accused Ebin P. Paul after he sent visuals of the …

Texas Amphitheater Welcomes The Holiday Season With Almost There: A Christmas Musical

Live musical production, with arrangements by Michael W. Smith, brings the Christmas story to Glen Rose for three weekends, December 4-19, 2026 GLEN ROSE, TX, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The spirit of Christmas will …

KAZOR ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION FOR THE NEXT STORY OF THE MYSTERY TRUST

Kazor announces that he will be heading to North Central Florida to the Cities of LAKE CITY and LIVE OAK, Florida. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Travelers following the pages of KAZOR’s acclaimed Mystery Trust …

The Chosen Star Jonathan Roumie Opens Up About the Crucifixion in CCM Magazine’s November Cover Story

Exclusive cover package also celebrates "The Songs Inspired by The Chosen: Seasons 1-5" with performances from Franni Cash and Blessing Offor NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CCM Magazine reveals …

From 20 Years in Scientology to 1.3 Million TikTok Views: Anne Gollert Hill Reveals Her Escape, Freedom, and Reinvention

After 20 years in Scientology, Anne Gollert Hill shares her escape, newfound freedom, and reinvention on The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast. PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anne Gollert Hill joined …

The First Trumpet Puts Three Siblings’ Powers and Loyalty to the Test in an Apocalyptic Fantasy

Tiffany Hanley’s novel pairs supernatural danger with a young leader’s moral choices, drawing its emotional foundation from her family’s experience of loss. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A farm boy’s …

Grant Neubauer, 19, Competes at Final Bassmaster Elite Qualifier for 2027 Elite Series Invitation

The Medford, Wisconsin angler competes Nov. 11-13 at Lake Guntersville after placing sixth in 2026 Bassmaster Opens AOY. MEDFORD, WI, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grant Neubauer, a 19-year-old Bassmaster Pro Angler from …

Randy Goodwin Provides Christian Deliverance Ministry for SRA Survivors

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Randy Goodwin, a Christian minister specializing in support for survivors of Satanic Ritual Abuse (SRA), occult involvement, and human trafficking, offers faith-based spiritual …

Learning to Trust in the Lord: A God of Miracles Released by Dr. Mark T. Saunders

Semi-retired OB/GYN Dr. Mark T. Saunders releases a new book exploring faith, prayer, the words of Christ, and modern-day miracles for everyday life. PLEASANT GROVE, UT, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Book Learning …

Abingdon Attorney Whitney Lundy Pennington Named Contributing Author in The Entrepreneurial Impact

Founder of Pennington Law Firm PLLC introduces “The Permission to Become™,” her framework on reinvention, authenticity, and the courage to evolve ABINGDON, VA, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Whitney Lundy Pennington, …

God’s Gang and LOV. Foundation Partner to Bring Playful, Empathy-Building Education to Children in Gaza

The partnership will bring trauma-informed lessons in courage, empathy and cooperation to children at Gaza Children Village’s Academies of Hope LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- God’s Gang, the animated action-comedy …

Joannides Family Foundation Named Feature Sponsor of the Greek Orthodox Christian Exhibit at the Tucson Greek Festival

The exhibit opens the doors to the faith at the heart of Greek culture, Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Jácome Plaza in Downtown Tucson. TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Joannides Family …

Lawton Community Language Class - November 2026

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PASTOR AND THEOLOGIAN REV. DR. CHARLIE E. DATES ISSUES NATIONAL CALL TO RECONNECT FAITH AND JUSTICE

In new book, prominent Chicago pastor challenges the Church to reclaim the historic connection between protest and prayer CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when questions about faith, justice and …

As AI Anxiety Climbs—New Film Asks: What If an AI Claimed to Be Jesus? AI JESUS Movie Sets Oct. 30 Worldwide VOD Release

‘AI Jesus: The Secret of the Kingdom Chip’ debuts worldwide on digital platforms Oct. 30, as a mysterious AI challenges what humanity believes. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An artificial intelligence avatar …

CCDF Office Closure - 11.3 & 11.4

Life Coach, Health Coach, and Ayurvedic Consultant Cyndi Marcotte Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

BEAVER COVE, ME, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cynthia “Cyndi” Marcotte is a woman with many missions that all relate to her positive and compassionate nature. After nearly 35 years in nursing, she has spent much of her …

Dr. Esther Akindayomi Jackson Releases Joy Flows From Heart in Harmony With God, Pairing Testimony and Spiritual Renewal

Dr. Esther Akindayomi Jackson’s memoir and Christian living guide explores five dimensions of change for women seeking a deeper relationship with God. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joy Flows From a …

Apple Introduces Comanche Keyboard

Comanche Language Department has unveiled its latest project: a Comanche keyboard on Apple products. Director Kathy Cardona said a team came together to kick off the project after Apple expressed interest in distributing iPads. “We had a meeting at the tax …